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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,442.09 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,442.09 and 441.45 is: 661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,442.09 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,442.09 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,442.09 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 636,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,611.73/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.63

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